title: Purpura and fillers: a review of pre-procedural, intra-procedural, and post-procedural considerations.
abstract: Injectable aesthetic fillers are associated with the common and expected side effect of purpura or bruising. There are pre-procedural, intra-procedural and post-procedural considerations that can potentially minimize bruising. Traditional and newer techniques are discussed in this review and the benefits and risks of each technique will be provided.
authors.forename: Todd E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Schlesinger
authors.forename: Joel L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ellison
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects; D003288:Contusions / Q000209:etiology*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects; D011693:Purpura / Q000209:etiology*; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000187:drug effects; D014815:Vitamins / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D014815:Vitamins; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid